Today's News

One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. It’s the most common cancer in men with more than 2,500 men in Kentucky being diagnosed annually. And, African-American men and men with an immediate family member – father or brother – diagnosed with prostate cancer before the age of 65 are at increased risk of developing the disease.

Men aged 50 and older can find out their risk at a free Prostate Cancer Screening Saturday, Sept. 20 at Baptist Health La Grange. Appointments can be made from 8 a.m. to noon by calling 502-222-3627.

On behalf of American Legion Oldham County Post #39 we wish to “Thank You” to The Oldham Era for publishing the time and dates of our monthly meetings. Each meeting is held at 19:00 hours (7 p.m.) the first Thursday of each month. The date for next months meeting is Oct. 2. We would welcome any veterans from the area who would like to attend our meeting or any individuals who would like to see what your American Legion is involved in Oldham County. Any questions, you may contact our Commander, Joe Hamilton, at 548-8203 or myself at 645-4093.

South Oldham High School cheerleaders will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser, Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. at Applebee’s in La Grange. The South Oldham High School cheerleaders will be hosting a pancake breakfast to raise money for competition fees including one to Orlando, Fla. Tickets are $7 each and can be purchased at the door. Please show your support for your local cheerleaders. For more information contact Angie Wolff at angie.wolff@me.com or 502-314-3505.